PANJIM: The Finance Department has issued a notification modifying the Goa, Daman and Diu Excise Duty Rules, 1964, wherein the changes apply to shack owners.
As per the amendment, a seasonal licence for retail sale of liquor for consumption in the premises may be granted by the Excise Inspector under whose jurisdiction the shacks are established on payment of such fee as may be specified by the government by notification in the Official Gazette, for a period not exceeding five tourist seasons commencing from the month of October ending in the month of May.
For a private beach shack or other beach shack regulated by the Tourism Department, subject to the condition that the applicant shall possess all required permissions/approvals from the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority, the Tourism Department and the Local Authority.
The notification was issued by Pranab Bhat, Under Secretary, Finance (Revenue and Control Division).
